Over the past forty years I have only managed to collect around eight Antique Japanese Matchlocks. Several interesting problems, as opposed to Swords, there seems to be virtually nothing in English on the Smiths. Any information on reference works would be most appreciated.
As most of the guns are long, with the exception of a heavy 10mon, I am interested in aquiring a hand cannon and pistol. Due to the regulations in the UK these must be 100 years old at the very least.
Also as I am now retired and have some time, two of the guns have some parts either damaged or missing,spares anyone?.
I am getting into the Digital camera era, once this has been mastered I would like to publish som picture of this small collection, also have swords,Pole arms ansd Armour. Is this likely to be of interest?.
Check out my site where some of the collection is shown.
www.AntiquesIndex.homestead.com
Its a bit amateur so please excuse. :relax:
As most of the guns are long, with the exception of a heavy 10mon, I am interested in aquiring a hand cannon and pistol. Due to the regulations in the UK these must be 100 years old at the very least.
Also as I am now retired and have some time, two of the guns have some parts either damaged or missing,spares anyone?.
I am getting into the Digital camera era, once this has been mastered I would like to publish som picture of this small collection, also have swords,Pole arms ansd Armour. Is this likely to be of interest?.
Check out my site where some of the collection is shown.
www.AntiquesIndex.homestead.com
Its a bit amateur so please excuse. :relax: